Whispbar K371W User manual
K371W
Fitting Kit
EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
x 1 x 4 x 4 x 2
x 2 x 4 x 4
Revision No: 5C 1
Fitting Kit K371W
MAX kgs (lbs)
W/P WHD
BMW
5 Series E39, 4dr Sedan 01-03 EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
5 Series E39, 4dr Sedan 96-03 ZA 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
5 Series E39, 4dr Sedan 97-04 US 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
5 Series E39, 4dr Sedan Apr 96-Sep 03 NZ 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
5 Series E39, 4dr Sedan Apr 96-Sep 03 AU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Saab
9-3, 4dr Sedan 03-+ US 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
9-3, 4dr Sedan 03-+ NZ 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
9-3, 4dr Sedan 03-+ AU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
9-3, 4dr Sedan 03-07 EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
9-3, 5dr Estate 03-07 EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Mercedes-Benz
A-Class W169, 5dr MPV 05-12 EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
A-Class W169, 5dr MPV 05-12 ZA 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
A-Class W169, 5dr MPV 05-12 NZ 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
A-Class W169, 5dr MPV 05-12 AU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
A-Class W169, 5dr MPV 11-11 CN 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
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Fitting Kit K371W
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A B C 1 2 3
5 Series E39, 4dr Sedan 01-03 (EU) -260mm 450mm - 850mm 830mm -
-10 -1/4ths" 17 3/4ths" - 33 7/16ths" 32 11/16ths" -
5 Series E39, 4dr Sedan 96-03 (ZA) -260mm 450mm - 850mm 830mm -
-10 -1/4ths" 17 3/4ths" - 33 7/16ths" 32 11/16ths" -
5 Series E39, 4dr Sedan 97-04 (US) -260mm 450mm - 850mm 830mm -
-10 -1/4ths" 17 3/4ths" - 33 7/16ths" 32 11/16ths" -
5 Series E39, 4dr Sedan Apr 96-Sep 03 (NZ) -260mm 450mm - 850mm 830mm -
-10 -1/4ths" 17 3/4ths" - 33 7/16ths" 32 11/16ths" -
5 Series E39, 4dr Sedan Apr 96-Sep 03 (AU) -260mm 450mm - 850mm 830mm -
-10 -1/4ths" 17 3/4ths" - 33 7/16ths" 32 11/16ths" -
9-3, 4dr Sedan 03-+ (US) -320mm 490mm - 920mm 885mm -
-12 -5/8ths" 19 5/16ths" - 36 1/4ths" 34 13/16ths" -
9-3, 4dr Sedan 03-+ (NZ) -320mm 490mm - 920mm 885mm -
-12 -5/8ths" 19 5/16ths" - 36 1/4ths" 34 13/16ths" -
9-3, 4dr Sedan 03-+ (AU) -320mm 490mm - 920mm 885mm -
-12 -5/8ths" 19 5/16ths" - 36 1/4ths" 34 13/16ths" -
9-3, 4dr Sedan 03-07 (EU) -320mm 490mm - 920mm 885mm -
-12 -5/8ths" 19 5/16ths" - 36 1/4ths" 34 13/16ths" -
9-3, 5dr Estate 03-07 (EU) -320mm 490mm - 920mm 885mm -
-12 -5/8ths" 19 5/16ths" - 36 1/4ths" 34 13/16ths" -
A-Class W169, 5dr MPV 05-12 (EU) -320mm 310mm - 890mm 800mm -
-12 -5/8ths" 12 3/16ths" - 35 1/16ths" 31 1/2ths" -
A-Class W169, 5dr MPV 05-12 (ZA) -320mm 310mm - 890mm 800mm -
-12 -5/8ths" 12 3/16ths" - 35 1/16ths" 31 1/2ths" -
A-Class W169, 5dr MPV 05-12 (NZ) -320mm 310mm - 890mm 800mm -
-12 -5/8ths" 12 3/16ths" - 35 1/16ths" 31 1/2ths" -
A-Class W169, 5dr MPV 05-12 (AU) -320mm 310mm - 890mm 800mm -
-12 -5/8ths" 12 3/16ths" - 35 1/16ths" 31 1/2ths" -
A-Class W169, 5dr MPV 11-11 (CN) -320mm 310mm - 890mm 800mm -
-12 -5/8ths" 12 3/16ths" - 35 1/16ths" 31 1/2ths" -
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Fitting Kit EN
K371W
First Time Installation
●Remove parts from inside the package and
check. Contact your dealer if any parts are
missing or damaged.
●This kit fits type A, B, C and D.
●These instructions show type A crossbar
fitted. They also apply to type B, C and D.
●Use keys to remove covers.
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Fitting Kit EN
K371W
●Use hex screwdriver to reverse adjusting
screw 10 turns.
●Press adjusting screw and pull crossbar
legs out. Refer to the crossbar instructions
for crossbar adjustment method.
●Ensure each end of the crossbar is
adjusted equally.
●Adjust crossbar in or out to suit vehicle.
Refer to the crossbar instructions for
crossbar adjustment.
●Attaches to factory-fitted mounting points
●Please check the front of this manual for
information relating specifically to your
vehicle.
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Fitting Kit EN
K371W
●Tighten adjusting screw to 5 Nm (3.7 ft lb)
hand tight.
●Remove plastic clamp block by gripping bar
leg with fingers and push firmly with
thumbs until clamp block drops out behind
leg.
●Select plastic internal block (from fitting kit)
and insert into foot.
●Repeat for all legs.
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Fitting Kit EN
K371W
Fitment
●Open or remove fixed-point covers.
●Grubscrew length:
BMW = 70mm (2 3/4")
Saab = 90mm (3 1/2")
●Select four grubscrews and screw them
into the vehicle's fixed points.
●Do not over tighten.
●Fit rubber pads (supplied with fitting kit) to
foot. Pad may vary in shape to that shown.
●Refer to the underside of the pad for the
part number.
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Fitting Kit EN
K371W
●Letters refer to the pad part numbers and
position.
●Pad Part Number:
A = 11-04-229
B = 11-04-230
●Ensure the fixed-point covers sit vertically
in the recess in the pads.
●Place crossbars on pads ensuring the pads
fit into the holes underneath the foot and
the grubscrew passes through the hole in
the foot.
●Repeat for all four positions.
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Fitting Kit EN
K371W
●Tighten the plastic knob. The side with the
nut showing should be facing up.
●Ensure the plastic knob is in the position
shown when fully tightened.
●Repeat for all legs.
●Check crossbar is securely attached to the
vehicle.
●Use keys to fit and lock covers
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Fitting Kit EN
K371W
CAUTION: Recheck all fasteners immediately after
a load is applied to the crossbars.
Regularly check screws are tight.
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